Practice & Insights

Therapy, couples therapy or mediation? When is each setting appropriate? An outline of key distinctions, common exclusion criteria and decision considerations for private conflicts such as divorce, separation and custody, as well as workplace disputes

The conclusion of a mediation is often followed by practical and legal considerations. How the outcome is handled, whether it is documented, and what legal effects it may have can make a material difference. Questions of enforceability, costs and cross-border implications should therefore be considered carefully and, where appropriate, addressed strategically.

Choosing mediation is often perceived as a sign of failure. This article explores why that assumption is misleading, how conflict limits communication, and when mediation can restore clarity and agency.

Can statements made in mediation be used in court? This article examines when information disclosed in mediation in Austria is legally protected, where that protection ends, and what this means for subsequent court or arbitration proceedings.

When does mediation suspend limitation periods under Austrian law? A practical legal overview of requirements, risks, and safeguards in commercial mediation.

Many workplace mediations start with a clear intention: fix the relationship and move on. What often becomes apparent only later is that the initial framing was preliminary and did not fully address what was actually at stake - which can fundamentally limit what mediation can achieve.